Sometimes it’s really shit being a woman who wants a career sometimes isn’t it?

[PizzaBreath]

Looking at changing jobs, great opportunity has come my way for a position at a new company, job title I want, industry I want. Only we’re TTC, 41 so last chance saloon really, can’t delay.

current role stat maternity, new role stat maternity (it is what it is) but of course if i happen to get pregnant in my notice period ahead of new job then I won’t be entitled to stat maternity and have to go on maternity allowance instead.

I could stay where I am, but won’t get this opportunity for a number of years, if ever. 😩 Just venting really.

As far as I'm aware (and someone please do correct me if I'm wrong!) if you're not eligible for statutory mat leave, you'll get maternity allowance instead, which is the same standard pay (c.£170 a week) you just don't get the bubble payment of 6 weeks at 90%.

What I don't know however is how it impacts your right to go back to your previous job, and that's worth looking into.

Yeah it’s the bubble payment I’m frustrated about. It’s a good few k so definitely would be worth having.